Description
Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight is a refreshing and light dish perfect for warm summer days in Portland or any sunny gathering. This delightful salad combines the crispness of Persian cucumbers with the delicate flavors of imitation crab meat, all brought together by a tangy Japanese mayonnaise dressing. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, preparing for a barbecue, or looking for a quick lunch option, this versatile salad fits the bill. With minimal preparation required and ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an effortless yet impressive addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 6 oz defrosted imitation crab sticks
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1½ tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 chopped green onion stalk (for garnish)
- A pinch of roasted white sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the Persian cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, defrosted imitation crab sticks, and sea salt. Toss gently.
- Add Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped green onion stalks and roasted white sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg